Argentina is heading into the 2026 World Cup having retained more outfield players from a World Cup-winning squad than any defending champion this century, prompting questions about whether Lionel Messi's side has enough renewal to push for back-to-back titles.

The latest results by Spain and France will allow Argentina to return to the top of the FIFA rankings. However, that will also leave Lionel Messi and his teammates facing an unfavorable statistic.

In order to recover from his ankle injury and be fit for the 2026 World Cup, Argentina star Julian Alvarez has reportedly undergoes special regenerative treatment.

The three veterans are all on course to achieve something no player has ever managed before, but a unique circumstance surrounding the tournament schedule could allow one of them to claim a place in the record books ahead of the others.

Lionel Scaloni tested a lineup for Argentina's match against Honduras without Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez.

The economist who predicted the last three World Cup winners projected a Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo and a new champion.

Pablo Zabaleta shared his thoughts on the role he expects Lionel Messi to play for Argentina at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Argentina's first opponent at the 2026 World Cup, Algeria, pulled off a stunning upset victory over the Netherlands in a pre-tournament warm-up match.

With some players dealing with physical setbacks, Argentina head coach Lionel Scaloni has reportedly identified five backup players that could have a last-minute call-up to be part of the 2026 World Cup.

Argentina will have an unusual case in Nicolas Paz at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Nico Paz is reportedly undergoing specialized rehabilitation for a knee injury just 13 days before Argentina begins its 2026 World Cup title defense against Algeria.

Argentina's medical staff is working intensely with six players dealing with various physical issues, a list headlined by Lionel Messi, just 13 days before their 2026 World Cup opener against Algeria.

Among the favorites to win the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lionel Scaloni named 10 teams, including Argentina.

One of Argentina's opponents at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Austria, will be without their biggest star, Christoph Baumgartner.

Julian Alvarez and Cristian Romero are fully cleared to compete for Argentina at the 2026 World Cup after recovering from their respective injuries.